The Art of Us
Roxanne Chester. Abe Matias, illustrator. Paw Prints Publishing, Oct. ISBN 978-0-593-32820-0
Ireland Raine hides her homelessness behind a perfect facade until her crush, Kal, exposes her secret, landing her in foster care. Now, Ireland must decide whether to forgive Kal or move on. Ages 12 and up
How It Works: Money
Lizzie Cope. Shaw Nielsen, illustrator. Usborne, Jan. 2025. ISBN 978-0-593-32820-0
This book is a perfect introduction for anyone curious about how money works. Written with advice from financial education charity Young Money, it covers all the basics that readers need to know. Ages 7-9
I Know How to Draw an Owl
Hilary Horder Hippely. Matt James, illustrator. Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, Oct. 2025. ISBN 978-0-593-32820-0
Belle draws the best owl in class, but she doesn’t say why: she sees them in the park, where she and her mother sleep. An empathetic portrayal of a family experiencing housing insecurity. Ages 3-8
This Is My Bag
Roxanne Chester. Abe Matias, illustrator. Paw Prints Publishing, Oct. ISBN 978-0-593-32820-0
A story of the unhoused! With each changing location, the protagonist and their bag also changes, asking the reader to contemplate themes of community, self-reliance, and the meaning of "home." Ages 7-9
